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An update for OBDLink for Android app has just been released on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. This update fixes a couple issues that OBDLink users are running into regarding user-defined PIDs. In addition, it adds new calculated PIDs for Engine Power, Engine Torque, and A/F ratio.

We’re moving!

The ScanTool office and shipping warehouse are getting a facelift in a new, larger location. The move will take place on Tuesday, December 15th and Wednesday, December 16th. During these dates, we will not be able to ship orders.

Shipping will resume on December 17th. If you wish to wait until December 17th in order to get the promotional pricing on OBDLink scan tools, free U.S. Priority shipping will be available still, and your order will arrive by Christmas!

We have confirmed that the latest Windows 10 update fixes connectivity issues that affected OBDLink MX and LX Bluetooth users. Windows 10 applies updates automatically, but be sure to re-boot your PC to ensure the update has been applied.

For further assistance, please visit our Forum. The forum is monitored and moderated by full-time ScanTool.net staff, and we pride ourselves in providing the best support in the industry.

Microsoft confirmed that there is a bug that prevents certain Bluetooth devices from working in the current release of Windows 10. The bug affects two of our products, OBDLink LX Bluetooth and OBDLink MX Bluetooth.

We're excited to announce that OBDLink MX Bluetooth has pushed to the #1 Best Seller in Code Readers & Scan Tools position today on Amazon! Much thanks to Amazon for kicking off their birthday party with Prime Day, and in turn giving MX the spot light with #1 status. MX is on sale today only (7/15/2015) for $94.89 plus FREE Prime shipping.

MX Wi-Fi, a project originally funded on Kickstarter, is now available to the general public! OBDLink MX Wi-Fi was created with iOS users in mind, allowing you to connect to your car via Wi-Fi while maintaining Internet access over your cell network.